We currently offer two form factors - (1) PIEP Standard (4x4") and (2) PIEP Mini (1.25x1.25")... more on that below.

PIEP Standard Key Features:

The PIEP motherboard does not contain a processor; rather, we offer a variety of processor boards that plug into (or snap into) the motherboard. PIEP Standard supports four processors across three processor families: ARM, Freescale, and PIC (with more coming soon).

PIEP Mini processor boards have the same form factor as 95% of PIEP peripherals.

We currently only have one processor for PIEP Mini (TI CC2541); however, more are in development.

You can stack peripherals above and below the processor board.

For PIEP Mini, processor independence is as simple as replacing the processor board in the stack.

Over 25 peripherals.

Many of the same features listed above.

PIEP Standard

PIEP Standard

PIEP Mini

PIEP Mini

A Platform that Scales

Start with PIEP Mini which has a 1.25x1.25" form factor...

Then scale to PIEP Standard which has a 4x4" form factor...

H = Header | P = Processor

Growth & CompatibilityPIEP supports a minimum of four different form factors / configurations; E3 Embedded Systems currently offers 2 of the 4. Do you need a solution that is not resource intensive and requires low power, then the PIEP MINI may suit your needs. At the other end of the spectrum, maybe you need a very robust system that utilizes a high-end processor. For those situations PIEP Standard may be your choice. Maybe you need something in the middle... the PIEP Double or Quad may work well for you.

All of our peripherals have a form factor of 1.25x1.25" (small square) or 1.25x2.5" (small rectangle - such as our H-Bridge board). But, the PIEP Platform allows us to create peripherals in other sizes to... L shaped (i.e. 3 squares), 1.25x3.75 (row), 2.5x2.5" (large square) or even 2.5x3.75 (two rows).

PIEP Mini

Currently Offered

Low end / Less powerful processors

1.25x1.25" form factor

Two SPIP Headers (1 top and 1 bottom)

Stack multiple peripherals per header

Embedded Processor (TI CC2541 with with radio - more on the way)

PIEP Double

NOT Currently Offered

Moderately powerful processors

1.25x2.5" form factor

Four SPIP Headers (2 top and 2 bottom)

Stack multiple peripherals per header

Embedded Processors TBD (we are looking at the TI ARM TM4C123)

PIEP Quad

NOT Currently Offered

Moderately powerful processors (we may offer interchangeable, plug/snap-in processor cards - similar to PIEP Standard... if we do that, the Quattro will have 6 SPIP Headers, not 8)

95% of our peripherals will work with all form factors. So, if you use the PIEP Mini for your first few projects but later need to upgrade to the PIEP Double, Quad or Standard, you can re-use the peripherals that you used on your PIEP Mini projects.